Milston Down

Downs, Moorland in Wiltshire

England

Milston Down

Hare Warren, Wiltshire Looking along a tank track on the perimeter of the Bulford Ranges danger area. — Hare Warren, Wiltshire Credit: Rebecca A Wills

Milston Down is a region of open, rolling countryside located in Wiltshire, England. It is part of the larger area known as the Downs, which is characterized by its expansive grasslands and chalk hills. The landscape of Milston Down is dotted with patches of woodland and scattered with small farms and hamlets.

The area is known for its rich biodiversity, with a variety of plant and animal species calling it home. Visitors to Milston Down can expect to see a range of birdlife, including skylarks, kestrels, and buzzards, as well as a diverse array of wildflowers and grasses. The area is also home to several species of butterflies and other insects.

Milston Down offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside, with the chalk hills of the Downs providing a dramatic backdrop. The area is popular with hikers and nature enthusiasts, who come to explore the network of footpaths and bridleways that crisscross the landscape. Whether you're looking for a leisurely stroll or a more challenging hike, Milston Down offers something for everyone to enjoy in its peaceful and picturesque setting.

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Milston Down Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.213353/-1.7082506 or Grid Reference SU2046. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hare Warren, Wiltshire Looking along a tank track on the perimeter of the Bulford Ranges danger area.

Hare Warren, Wiltshire

Looking along a tank track on the perimeter of the Bulford Ranges danger area.

Rebecca A Wills

Milston Down, Wiltshire Looking at shrub-land over a gate in the perimeter fence of the Bulford Rifle Ranges.

Milston Down, Wiltshire

Looking at shrub-land over a gate in the perimeter fence of the Bulford Rifle Ranges.

Rebecca A Wills

Beacon Hill, Wiltshire Looking towards Milston Down from the base of Beacon Hill.

Beacon Hill, Wiltshire

Looking towards Milston Down from the base of Beacon Hill.

Rebecca A Wills

Hills Copse Over looking the Bulford Rifle Ranges from Hills Copse.

Hills Copse

Over looking the Bulford Rifle Ranges from Hills Copse.

Rebecca A Wills

Beacon Hill, Wiltshire Looking across woodland and farmland towards Furze Copse from Beacon Hill.

Beacon Hill, Wiltshire

Looking across woodland and farmland towards Furze Copse from Beacon Hill.

Rebecca A Wills

Beacon Hill, Wiltshire Looking in the direction of the village of Cholderton from Beacon Hill.

Beacon Hill, Wiltshire

Looking in the direction of the village of Cholderton from Beacon Hill.

Rebecca A Wills

Bulford Down, Bulford Over looking the Bulford Rifle Ranges from Bulford Down.

Bulford Down, Bulford

Over looking the Bulford Rifle Ranges from Bulford Down.

Rebecca A Wills

Bulford Down, Bulford Looking down a track towards the Bulford Rifle Ranges.

Bulford Down, Bulford

Looking down a track towards the Bulford Rifle Ranges.

Rebecca A Wills

Bulford Down, Wiltshire Looking over the Bulford Rifle Ranges from Bulford Down.

Bulford Down, Wiltshire

Looking over the Bulford Rifle Ranges from Bulford Down.

Rebecca A Wills

Bourne Bottom, Wiltshire Looking from Bourne Bottom towards Brigmerston Down. This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.

Bourne Bottom, Wiltshire

Looking from Bourne Bottom towards Brigmerston Down. This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.

Rebecca A Wills

Milston Down, Wiltshire Flooding around Nine Mile River on Milston Down. This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.

Milston Down, Wiltshire

Flooding around Nine Mile River on Milston Down. This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.

Rebecca A Wills

Hare Warren, Wiltshire Looking from Hare Warren in the direction of Milston Down. This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.

Hare Warren, Wiltshire

Looking from Hare Warren in the direction of Milston Down. This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.

Rebecca A Wills

Brigmerston Down, Wiltshire Looking southwest over Brigmerston Down from the vicinity of the Devil&#039;s Ditch (a Late Bronze Age or Iron Age boundary earthwork). This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.

Brigmerston Down, Wiltshire

Looking southwest over Brigmerston Down from the vicinity of the Devil's Ditch (a Late Bronze Age or Iron Age boundary earthwork). This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.

Rebecca A Wills

Track across Brigmerston Field A track across Brigmerston Field near to Bulford.

Track across Brigmerston Field

A track across Brigmerston Field near to Bulford.

Down Barn Plantation Looking from a track across Brigmerston Field at Down Barn Plantation near to Bulford.

Down Barn Plantation

Looking from a track across Brigmerston Field at Down Barn Plantation near to Bulford.

Old Milestone by bridleway North of Bulford Camp The milestone is located 100m south of the MOD red gate, 230m along the byway from the junction with Sheepbridge Road, on the east side of road. Parish of Bulford (Salisbury District). Carved stone post, Marlborough gable design, erected by the Marlborough &amp; Salisbury turnpike trust in the 19th century.

Inscription reads:-
To / Saliſbury / (X) / To / Marlbro / XVII / S(....) / Hill / to Hungerford

According to NMR (Swindon), the bottom legend was originally &#039;Strait up ye Hill to Hungerford&#039;

Milestone Society National ID: WI_MLSA17

Old Milestone by bridleway North of Bulford Camp

The milestone is located 100m south of the MOD red gate, 230m along the byway from the junction with Sheepbridge Road, on the east side of road. Parish of Bulford (Salisbury District). Carved stone post, Marlborough gable design, erected by the Marlborough & Salisbury turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- To / Saliſbury / (X) / To / Marlbro / XVII / S(....) / Hill / to Hungerford According to NMR (Swindon), the bottom legend was originally 'Strait up ye Hill to Hungerford' Milestone Society National ID: WI_MLSA17

Brigmerston Down, Wiltshire Looking broadly north/south down a track running over Brigmerston Down. This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.

Brigmerston Down, Wiltshire

Looking broadly north/south down a track running over Brigmerston Down. This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.

Rebecca A Wills

Milston Down, Wiltshire Looking south-southwest down a flooded track running between Brigmerston Field and Milston Down. This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.

Milston Down, Wiltshire

Looking south-southwest down a flooded track running between Brigmerston Field and Milston Down. This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.

Rebecca A Wills

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Milston Down is located at Grid Ref: SU2046 (Lat: 51.213353, Lng: -1.7082506)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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Archaeological Site: tumulus

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Milston Down

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 51.214652/-1.7094957

Archaeological Site: tumulus

Historic: archaeological_site

Lat/Long: 51.2167671/-1.7117839

Ford: yes

Lat/Long: 51.2167747/-1.7124134

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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